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PHIL Beduya closes his cell phone while he wipes the spots of sweat on his forehead. For a moment, he looks at his wristwatch and lets out a sigh of relief. Then he steps out of his Honda, retrieves a duffle bag from the compartment, and opens the bag full of concert tickets and flyers.
He then hands the tickets to a promoter who shakes his hand, mutters a few whispers then leaves. It’s just another day for Phil, the CEO of the entertainment production outfit known as Soundchecq, which will embark on its maiden venture into rock music on September 17, 2005 at the Fahrenheit Club in Downtown Manhattan.
The show, called “Staurday Night Live” will feature some of the top NY/NJ artists like Merkabah, Bleud, Hydrant, House of Straw, Jay Legaspi, John Flor Sisante, Sigh Robes and Ciello.
“There’s a lot of pain and sweat in this line of work, but it’s well worth everything”, he said.
Beduya always wanted to produce rock shows since pursuing a career in entertainment and he is positive that soon, he will be able to import Philippine-based rock acts to grace his shows.
Although a veteran in the club circuit, he never immersed himself into rock culture and thus became more famous as an R&B/Hip Hop impresario than a sweaty, leather-clad rock agent.
However, everybody gets a first time, and this Sept. 17 show will indeed be his first taste of a rock show.
In a scene striving to make its way into the mainstream, Beduya is a breath of fresh air, and brings with him the possibilities of a crossover.
More producers will produce more shows, which will be graced by more artists, which will eventually get the attention of more people and therefore might be able to tip the balance between obscurity and fame.
However, since this is Phil’s first rock production, he needs the public’s support. He needs to feel that his venture is really well worth the time and sacrifice. He need to know that Filipinos here in the east coast does support each other for the empowerment of the whole Fil-Am music scene.
Hence, the Filipino American community should all come out on the 17th to welcome this new player in our small but happy scene.
Here are the details.
Saturday September 17th, 2005
“Saturday Night Live”@
Club FARENHEIT
349 Broadway
New York, NY 10013
(@ Leonard St. - City Hall Arena)
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Propers ID Req’d
18+ Event
$15 Limited Advance Ticket Sale!!!
$18 @ the door
**FREE AFTERPARTY**
Dress Casual but NEAT
Live Performances by:
Bleud, Hydrant, House of Straw, Jay Legaspi, John Flor, Merkabah, Sigh Robes
Special Guest Appearance by: CieLLo
Tickets can be purchase @ IHAWAN RESTAURANT
Hosted By: Soundcheq Production
Contact: Phil
Mobile: 516.643.3082
2way: pbeduya25
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Jersey City, NEW JERSEY --- Senior citizens will delight in exercises that mix Tai-chi with ebullient folk dancing . Star dancers of Fandagorobics will share their knowledge on healthy movements for seniors. And young and old alike will have a chance to have free medical check-ups such as blood pressure screening, pediatrics, diabetes, paps smear/breast exam and colorectal and prostate cancer screening.
The Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. (PACCAL) will hold its second Asian Health fair on September 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City Council Chambers of City Hall.
“This is an opportunity for many Filipinos and Asians , who don’t have medical health insurance to have free check-ups,” said Linda Mayo, executive director of PACCAL.
She said a lot of new immigrants have no opportunity to work in big companies which offer medical coverage. Many of them work for small businesses and earning a meager income, making routine medical tests unaffordable.
Mayo said the event would also create awareness on the importance of being healthy for new immigrants.
There is a need to conduct regular check ups for immigrants because this sector is very vulnerable, mayo said, adding that most of them are working hard without health insurance .
Their anxiety of getting sick and stopping work has greater impact on their families and the community. For them, staying healthy is needed for productive economic lives.
Volunteer doctors and nurses will conduct the check-ups. Workshops on healthy eating, healthy living, the evils of HIV/AIDS and its prevention and awareness and skin damages and care will also be held.
The event is supported by the Jersey City Family Health Center, HIV/AIDS Planning Council, Horizon Health Center and Hyacinth Foundation, New Jersey Office of Minority Multicultural Health and Senior Services. Other sponsors are: Office of the Mayor, City Council of Jersey City and The office of business administration.
For information, please call Mayo at 2013881260; Marilou Songco at 2013880109, Rosita Merciadez at 2014359937, Armad/Eloisa Porto at 201792-2532, or PACCAL Neighborhood Center at 2016538400.
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Denver, COLORADO --- Western Union Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary of First Data Corp. (NYSE: FDC), announced on September 6 that it is taking an active role in providing immediate relief to the people most affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Effective Friday, Sept. 2 and extending through Sept. 30, 2005, Western Union is reducing its current service fees by 50 percent on Western Union Money In Minutes transactions sent from within the U.S. to Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.
Western Union also has established a special, no-transfer fee service for U.S. consumers who wish to help by sending donations directly to the American Red Cross. Consumers can visit any participating Western Union Agent location in the U.S. and fill out a blue Quick Collect(R) form for the amount of their donation. Consumers should enter REDCROSSUSA in the Pay To and Code City fields and DC in the State field.
“Western Union is firmly committed to the communities it serves,” said Christina Gold, president, Western Union Financial Services, Inc. “We hope that this action will fortify the efforts of the American Red Cross by enabling those who want to help. At the same time, our reduced transfer fees will make it easier for people to send emergency funds to loved ones who have been impacted.”
Just as other individuals and businesses have been impacted by the hurricane, several Western Union agent locations have also experienced damage. In some cases, locations may be temporarily closed. In these instances, Western Union is working diligently to restore service to Agents in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Consumers wanting to transfer funds to those impacted by the hurricane can call 800-325-6000 to obtain the most up-to-date information about Agent locations where money can be received.
Western Union Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary of First Data Corp. (NYSE: FDC), is an international leader in consumer money transfer services. Western Union and its subsidiary, Orlandi Valuta, together make up one of the world’s largest money transfer networks with approximately 233,000 agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories.
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